The 40 days of fasting mean physical and soul cleanliness. Food of animal origin is not consumed. But there will also be fasting days for some foods.
Meat and dairy should thus be avoided. Consume fruits and vegetables, soy products, whole grains, nuts and seeds or vegetable oils.
It is also a time when it is good to reconcile with the people with whom we are quarreling, to have a clean soul and thoughts and to pray.
Traditions and customs in Christmas Lent
In addition to abstaining from eating food of animal origin, it is good not to drink, not to smoke, not to speak badly.
Dancing, singing, weddings and religious ceremonies are prohibited.
It is good to go to church, especially to important services.
On December 20, it is forbidden to wash clothes. But it is Ignatius, the day when pigs are slaughtered and it is said that those who see blood are protected from diseases, according to spynews.ro.
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